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$4,295,000
19 Days On Site

42 Lawrence Rd
Newton, MA 02467

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
6
Beds
5
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,874
SqFt
$881
/SqFt
1902
Built
Subdivision:
Olde Chestnut Hill
County:
Middlesex

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Step into timeless elegance at 42 Lawrence Road. This stately residence, set on an expansive 1/2+ acre lot in Olde Chestnut Hill, is a masterpiece with its award-winning garden—a tranquil haven of color and beauty. The sweeping staircase greets you in the gracious foyer. The 1st floor offers ideal spaces for entertaining or for quiet hours in front of a fireplace, featuring high ceilings, large windows, & well-proportioned rooms. The living room opens onto a conservatory for year-round gardening, & out to the patio with water feature for warm-weather gatherings. The dining room & study each have a FP. The kitchen has been updated with new wood flooring and stainless steel appliances. The 2d floor has a primary sanctuary with FP, en-suite bath, walk-in closet; 3 add'l BRs; laundry; & 2 add'l shared baths, both renovated 2023-24. You'll find 2 add'l BR, bath & attic space on the 3d floor. Located near the serene Houghton Garden and all that Chestnut Hill offers, this home is a rare find.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$4,295,000
Days On Site 
19 Days
Bedrooms 
6
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,874 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.56 Acres
Year Built 
1902
MLS® Number 
73482790
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$25,469
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.56
Disclosures 
See feature sheet for list of updates and features. AC 1st and 2nd floors only. 2d floor back BR and BA have electric baseboard heat. Buyers and agents to do own due diligence. Chestnut Hill historic district. Corrugated garage roof not watertight. Seepage in one corner of basement in heavy rain.
Foundation 
Stone
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Green Energy Efficient 
Water Heater
Parking 
DetachedOff Street
Parking Spaces 
5
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
4874
SqFt Total 
4874
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
SR1
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterSolar Hot WaterRangeDishwasherRefrigerator
Basement 
FullSump Pump
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Dining RoomFamily RoomLiving RoomMaster BedroomBedroom
Fireplaces 
6
Flooring 
WoodTile
Heating 
Natural GasBaseboardForced Air
Laundry Features 
Washer Hookup
Bathroom 1 
Level - First
Bathroom 2 
Level - Second
Bathroom 3 
Level - Second
Bedroom 2 
Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Level - Third
Dining Room 
Level - First
Family Room 
Level - First
Kitchen 
Level - First
Living Room 
Level - First
Master Bedroom 
Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
Garden
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Landscaped
Other Structures 
Greenhouse
Patio And Porch 
PorchPatio
Roof 
Shingle
Community Features
Community Features 
Park
MLS Area 
Chestnut Hill
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Buffer - Bowen/Ward
Middle School
Oak Hill
High School
Newton South
Listing courtesy of Donahue Maley and Burns Team of Compass



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